NHTSA recall 23V-149: Air Bags

Kia America, Inc. · Reported March 7, 2023 · 1 affected model year

Air Bags recall

23V-149
March 7, 2023 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC263.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V149000
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.
Report dateMarch 7, 2023
ComponentAir Bags:Side/Window:Curtain
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2023 Kia K54 recalls total

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